历年托福听力考试2004-08

04年 8月 托福听力文字
Where there is a will there is a way.
Where there is a life there is a hope.
Part A
1．M: Mariah, I lent you a couple of videos last week. I'd like to pass them on to another student today
W: I have one in my bag ,but could I keep the other one until tomorrow ?I haven't quite finished it yet
Q: what does the woman imply?
2．M: Is there a discount on tiket with the student ID card?
M: Oh, let me see, I need to check. Just a second.
Q: what can be inferred about the woman?

3．W: Didn't you say your brother used to come to the school before you did?
M: Yep, he sure did. And my sister will star next fall.
Q: What does the man mean
4. M: I've been looking to buy a red sweater. But I can't find one anywhere in town
W: You know. I just saw one in campus store. And it looked like may be your size
Q: What does the woman say about the campus store..
5. W: Can I use your computer this afternoon? Every time I go to the library, none of the ones there are free.
M: I've got a big project to finish tomorrow. Is there anyone else you can ask?
Q: what can be inferred from the conversation?
6. M: Nancy, remember yesterday you asked me to pay your phone bill? I forgot
W: What! Yesterday was the last day of the month. Now I have to pay an extra free
Q: What does the woman mean?
7. W: What happened? We were supposed to meet here at 5 o’clock I've been waiting for you almost 20 minutes
M: Sorry. I was working all day for my history paper and I got to so wrapped up in the research that I completely lost track of the time.
Q: What does the man mean?
8. M: I wish I could help you. But, I'm not really good with computers. Whenever I have a problem with my computer, I just turn the whole thing off and then start all over again.
W: Well, I try that already about a dozen times.
Q: what can be inferred about the conversation?
9. M: I'm really enjoying that literature class with Professor Benson. Wasn’t the lecture this morning interesting?
W: To tell you the truth, I was so exhausted¹ from staying up last night to finish the reading, but I didn't get much out of it
Q: what does the woman mean?
10. M: I'm looking for a gift for a friend of mine. Any suggestions?
W: Well, I’d have to know a little bit about your friend first. It's hard for me to say otherwise.
Q: what does the woman imply the man should do?
11. M: Why are you lugging² that heavy history books around? Don't you know you can read it all on a computer?
W: Yeah. But that' not for me. There's something about the few of the printed page that just appeals to me.
Q: what does the woman mean?
12. W: Look at this place. It's a complete mess .my roommate never helps clean anything. She's always on the phone and...
M: It's sounds like one of you will have to go.
Q: What does the man mean?
13. W: I hope it's not going to rain for the picnic on Sunday. I'd hate to have to call everyone and postpone³ it again.
M: Well, sorry to tell you this .But you'd better get the guest's list and calendar out.
Q: what does the man imply?
14. M: I wish I could afford season tickets to the opera.
W: Well, just think of how much time you have to do other things
Q: what does the woman imply
15. W: So what we have in this article, are two different opinions about the same historical period, and I’d want you to notice how far part they are?
M: Excuse me. Professor Walton. But which one do you think is right?
Q: what does the man want professor to do?
16. W: I just found someone's wallet lying in the street. Luckily, the owner's telephone number is inside.
M: My house is a short walk from here
Q: what does the man imply?
17. W: I need these articles photocopied⁴ and stapled(装订) for my 4'o clock meeting .Do you think you can have it done by then.
M: There are several letters I need to type. They are not very urgent though. So I can make this my top priority.
Q: what will the man probably do?
18. W: Is biology class cancelled next Friday for the long weekend.
M: Professor Smith cancelled the class? You've got to be joking?
Q: what does the man mean?
19. M: I was wondering if you might be able to go the drug store for me and get a bottle of cough syrup⁵ and some flu medicine.
W: You know, you've been sick for over a week now. Why don't you get yourself looked at?
Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?
20. W: That was really nice of you to look over my application to graduate school. What did you think of my answer to that last question? You know, where I have to state my career goals and how I've been working towards them the past few years
M: I think your statement is OK. But why do you mention only your course. It seems to be you should also describe your work experience
Q: what does the man imply?
21. M: If Jane calls, would you tell her I had to go to the newspaper office for a few minutes?
W: OK. Should I tell her she can reach you anytime after ,say ,2'o clock?
Q: what will the woman probably do when Jane calls?
22. M: I'm so sorry. Is that your coat over there? I just split the coffee on it.
W: It's no big deal. I was taking it to the cleaner's anyway.
Q: what can be inferred from the conversation?
23. M: I am studying biochemistry, but I wonder if that fields are already too over-crowed.
W: I doubt it. If present trends continue, you should pretty much have your pick of jobs by the time you graduate.
Q: what does the woman mean?
24. W: I'm on the publicity⁶ committee for the arts school exhibition being held on Saturday .And I'm wondering you were supposed to oversee⁷ the invitation.
M: Is this Saturday already? I've forgotten about it. But, yes I did respond that I'd be there
25. M: I can't imagine that anyone would pay 7 dollars for 3 ouches of toothpaste.
W: I guess this new toothpaste company knows something we don't. Because it sure seems to be selling.
Q: what does the woman imply?
26. M: Don't you find professor Joson to be very intimidating⁸? He seems so strict in class.
W: It might be too early to tell. But I hear he usually loosens up by about middle terms
Q: what does the woman mean?
27. M: It's so nice that I plan to go hiking. But there's storm warning on the radio.
W: If I were you i would reconsider. The weather can be very changeable around here.
Q: what does the woman imply the man should do?
28. W: Have you noticed what creative drawing Sidney makes? I'm surprised she is not interested in going into commercial art(商业美术).
M: I know. But I 'm sure she'll do well in law school too.
Q: what can be inferred about Sidney?
29. W: Excuse me. I'm trying to get to the health clinic. But I seem to have lost my way.
M: Sorry .This is my first day on this campus.
Q: What does the man imply?
30. W: Are you interested in seeing that new film Saturday night? I heard it’s really good.
M: This Saturday? Well, thanks. But, you know I’m a big sports fan, and basketball team is playing then. How about Sunday?
Q: What does the man imply?

1 exhausted   

adj.极其疲惫的，精疲力尽的

参考例句：

• It was a long haul home and we arrived exhausted.搬运回家的这段路程特别长，到家时我们已筋疲力尽。
• Jenny was exhausted by the hustle of city life.珍妮被城市生活的忙乱弄得筋疲力尽。

2 lugging   

超载运转能力

参考例句：

• I would smile when I saw him lugging his golf bags into the office. 看到他把高尔夫球袋拖进办公室，我就笑一笑。 来自辞典例句
• As a general guide, S＄1 should be adequate for baggage-lugging service. 一般的准则是，如有人帮你搬运行李，给一新元就够了。 来自互联网

3 postpone   

v.延期，推迟

参考例句：

• I shall postpone making a decision till I learn full particulars.在未获悉详情之前我得从缓作出决定。
• She decided to postpone the converastion for that evening.她决定当天晚上把谈话搁一搁。

4 photocopied   

v.影印，照相复制（photocopy的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• If neatly done, this field map can be photocopied and serve as a permanent map. 假如能精致地完成，这张野外图可以照象复制并作为永久性的地图。 来自辞典例句
• She photocopied the town plan. 她复印了一份城市规划图。 来自互联网

5 syrup   

n.糖浆，糖水

参考例句：

• I skimmed the foam from the boiling syrup.我撇去了煮沸糖浆上的泡沫。
• Tinned fruit usually has a lot of syrup with it.罐头水果通常都有许多糖浆。

6 publicity   

n.众所周知，闻名；宣传，广告

参考例句：

• The singer star's marriage got a lot of publicity.这位歌星的婚事引起了公众的关注。
• He dismissed the event as just a publicity gimmick.他不理会这件事，只当它是一种宣传手法。

7 oversee   

vt.监督，管理

参考例句：

• Soldiers oversee the food handouts.士兵们看管着救济食品。
• Use a surveyor or architect to oversee and inspect the different stages of the work.请一位房产检视员或建筑师来监督并检查不同阶段的工作。

8 intimidating   

vt.恐吓，威胁( intimidate的现在分词)

参考例句：

• They were accused of intimidating people into voting for them. 他们被控胁迫选民投他们的票。
• This kind of questioning can be very intimidating to children. 这种问话的方式可能让孩子们非常害怕。

9 anthropology   

n.人类学

参考例句：

• I believe he has started reading up anthropology.我相信他已开始深入研究人类学。
• Social anthropology is centrally concerned with the diversity of culture.社会人类学主要关于文化多样性。

10 sodium   

n.（化）钠

参考例句：

• Out over the town the sodium lights were lit.在外面，全城的钠光灯都亮了。
• Common salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.食盐是钠和氯的复合物。

11 lighting   

n.照明，光线的明暗，舞台灯光

参考例句：

• The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。
• The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。

12 tuned   

adj.调谐的，已调谐的v.调音( tune的过去式和过去分词 )；调整；（给收音机、电视等）调谐；使协调

参考例句：

• The resort is tuned in to the tastes of young and old alike. 这个度假胜地适合各种口味，老少皆宜。
• The instruments should be tuned up before each performance. 每次演出开始前都应将乐器调好音。 来自《简明英汉词典》

13 amplified   

放大，扩大( amplify的过去式和过去分词 )； 增强； 详述

参考例句：

• He amplified on his remarks with drawings and figures. 他用图表详细地解释了他的话。
• He amplified the whole course of the incident. 他详述了事件的全过程。

14 adverse   

adj.不利的；有害的；敌对的，不友好的

参考例句：

• He is adverse to going abroad.他反对出国。
• The improper use of medicine could lead to severe adverse reactions.用药不当会产生严重的不良反应。

15 envelop   

vt.包，封，遮盖；包围

参考例句：

• All combine to form a layer of mist to envelop this region.织成一层烟雾又笼罩着这个地区。
• The dust cloud will envelop the planet within weeks.产生的尘云将会笼罩整个星球长达几周。

16 essentially   

adv.本质上，实质上，基本上

参考例句：

• Really great men are essentially modest.真正的伟人大都很谦虚。
• She is an essentially selfish person.她本质上是个自私自利的人。

17 literally   

adv.照字面意义，逐字地；确实

参考例句：

• He translated the passage literally.他逐字逐句地翻译这段文字。
• Sometimes she would not sit down till she was literally faint.有时候，她不走到真正要昏厥了，决不肯坐下来。

18 boulders   

n.卵石( boulder的名词复数 )；巨砾；（受水或天气侵蚀而成的）巨石；漂砾

参考例句：

• Seals basked on boulders in a flat calm. 海面风平浪静，海豹在巨石上晒太阳。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The river takes a headlong plunge into a maelstrom of rocks and boulders. 河水急流而下，入一个漂砾的漩涡中。 来自《简明英汉词典》

19 artistic   

adj.艺术(家)的，美术(家)的；善于艺术创作的

参考例句：

• The picture on this screen is a good artistic work.这屏风上的画是件很好的艺术品。
• These artistic handicrafts are very popular with foreign friends.外国朋友很喜欢这些美术工艺品。

20 licensing   

v.批准，许可，颁发执照( license的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• A large part of state regulation consists of occupational licensing. 大部分州的管理涉及行业的特许批准。 来自英汉非文学 - 行政法
• That licensing procedures for projects would move faster. 这样的工程批准程序一定会加快。 来自辞典例句

1 exhausted   

adj.极其疲惫的，精疲力尽的

参考例句：

• It was a long haul home and we arrived exhausted.搬运回家的这段路程特别长，到家时我们已筋疲力尽。
• Jenny was exhausted by the hustle of city life.珍妮被城市生活的忙乱弄得筋疲力尽。

2 lugging   

超载运转能力

参考例句：

• I would smile when I saw him lugging his golf bags into the office. 看到他把高尔夫球袋拖进办公室，我就笑一笑。 来自辞典例句
• As a general guide, S＄1 should be adequate for baggage-lugging service. 一般的准则是，如有人帮你搬运行李，给一新元就够了。 来自互联网

3 postpone   

v.延期，推迟

参考例句：

• I shall postpone making a decision till I learn full particulars.在未获悉详情之前我得从缓作出决定。
• She decided to postpone the converastion for that evening.她决定当天晚上把谈话搁一搁。

4 photocopied   

v.影印，照相复制（photocopy的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• If neatly done, this field map can be photocopied and serve as a permanent map. 假如能精致地完成，这张野外图可以照象复制并作为永久性的地图。 来自辞典例句
• She photocopied the town plan. 她复印了一份城市规划图。 来自互联网

5 syrup   

n.糖浆，糖水

参考例句：

• I skimmed the foam from the boiling syrup.我撇去了煮沸糖浆上的泡沫。
• Tinned fruit usually has a lot of syrup with it.罐头水果通常都有许多糖浆。

6 publicity   

n.众所周知，闻名；宣传，广告

参考例句：

• The singer star's marriage got a lot of publicity.这位歌星的婚事引起了公众的关注。
• He dismissed the event as just a publicity gimmick.他不理会这件事，只当它是一种宣传手法。

7 oversee   

vt.监督，管理

参考例句：

• Soldiers oversee the food handouts.士兵们看管着救济食品。
• Use a surveyor or architect to oversee and inspect the different stages of the work.请一位房产检视员或建筑师来监督并检查不同阶段的工作。

8 intimidating   

vt.恐吓，威胁( intimidate的现在分词)

参考例句：

• They were accused of intimidating people into voting for them. 他们被控胁迫选民投他们的票。
• This kind of questioning can be very intimidating to children. 这种问话的方式可能让孩子们非常害怕。

9 anthropology   

n.人类学

参考例句：

• I believe he has started reading up anthropology.我相信他已开始深入研究人类学。
• Social anthropology is centrally concerned with the diversity of culture.社会人类学主要关于文化多样性。

10 sodium   

n.（化）钠

参考例句：

• Out over the town the sodium lights were lit.在外面，全城的钠光灯都亮了。
• Common salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.食盐是钠和氯的复合物。

11 lighting   

n.照明，光线的明暗，舞台灯光

参考例句：

• The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。
• The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。

12 tuned   

adj.调谐的，已调谐的v.调音( tune的过去式和过去分词 )；调整；（给收音机、电视等）调谐；使协调

参考例句：

• The resort is tuned in to the tastes of young and old alike. 这个度假胜地适合各种口味，老少皆宜。
• The instruments should be tuned up before each performance. 每次演出开始前都应将乐器调好音。 来自《简明英汉词典》

13 amplified   

放大，扩大( amplify的过去式和过去分词 )； 增强； 详述

参考例句：

• He amplified on his remarks with drawings and figures. 他用图表详细地解释了他的话。
• He amplified the whole course of the incident. 他详述了事件的全过程。

14 adverse   

adj.不利的；有害的；敌对的，不友好的

参考例句：

• He is adverse to going abroad.他反对出国。
• The improper use of medicine could lead to severe adverse reactions.用药不当会产生严重的不良反应。

15 envelop   

vt.包，封，遮盖；包围

参考例句：

• All combine to form a layer of mist to envelop this region.织成一层烟雾又笼罩着这个地区。
• The dust cloud will envelop the planet within weeks.产生的尘云将会笼罩整个星球长达几周。

16 essentially   

adv.本质上，实质上，基本上

参考例句：

• Really great men are essentially modest.真正的伟人大都很谦虚。
• She is an essentially selfish person.她本质上是个自私自利的人。

17 literally   

adv.照字面意义，逐字地；确实

参考例句：

• He translated the passage literally.他逐字逐句地翻译这段文字。
• Sometimes she would not sit down till she was literally faint.有时候，她不走到真正要昏厥了，决不肯坐下来。

18 boulders   

n.卵石( boulder的名词复数 )；巨砾；（受水或天气侵蚀而成的）巨石；漂砾

参考例句：

• Seals basked on boulders in a flat calm. 海面风平浪静，海豹在巨石上晒太阳。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The river takes a headlong plunge into a maelstrom of rocks and boulders. 河水急流而下，入一个漂砾的漩涡中。 来自《简明英汉词典》

19 artistic   

adj.艺术(家)的，美术(家)的；善于艺术创作的

参考例句：

• The picture on this screen is a good artistic work.这屏风上的画是件很好的艺术品。
• These artistic handicrafts are very popular with foreign friends.外国朋友很喜欢这些美术工艺品。

20 licensing   

v.批准，许可，颁发执照( license的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• A large part of state regulation consists of occupational licensing. 大部分州的管理涉及行业的特许批准。 来自英汉非文学 - 行政法
• That licensing procedures for projects would move faster. 这样的工程批准程序一定会加快。 来自辞典例句